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R428 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,853 mi
Last recorded28,853 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 28,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 28,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 27,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,432 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,369 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,366 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2010 19,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,215 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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R428 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R428 LUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R428 LUT registered?

R428 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R428 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 LUT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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